Youth Sports
Programs

Archery Club

This archery club will cover the history of archery, proper shooting techniques, equipment selection and training.  Most importantly, there will be plenty of hands-on fun!  This course is designed to present the lifetime recreational activity of archery in a broad perspective for future use as a recreational and/or competitive pursuit.  This is a great sport for all athletic abilities.

Coach Glen Harris has been a professional archery coach for over 27 years and currently holds the highest level earned degree awarded to archery coaches by USA Archery.  He has been head coach for 12 USA World Archery Teams, 3 USA Paralympic Archery Teams and countless training camps.

Grades 4-5:  Wed, May 7 - 28; 3:40 - 4:40pm
Grades 6-8:  Wed, May 7 - 28; 2:40 - 3:40pm
Grades 4-5:  Wed, 6/25 - 7/16; 3:00 - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8:  Wed, 6/25 - 7/16; 4:00 - 5:00pm
Grades 4-5:  Wed, 8/13 - 9/3; 3:00 - 4:00pm
Grades 6-8:  Wed, 8/13 - 9/3; 4:00 - 5:00pm
Location:  Community Park
Fee:  $55 per session includes all  materials, gear and equipment for use during the club.

Summer Jump-Start

This three-day camp is for the advanced beginner and above player who wants to jump-start his/her summer tennis game.  Emphasis is on stroke development, strategy and match play.  Kids under 12 may play with instructor permission.  (8:1)

Date:  T/W/Th, July 1 - 3
Time:  10:00 - Noon
Ages:  12 - 18 years
Instructors:  Karyle Kramer
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  $65

Dodgeball Leagues

Play the game as it was meant to be played - with you as the target!  Our six-on-six dodgeball league is perfect for the off-season athlete.  Whether you are just starting to play and learn the game or looking to go out and have fun, this is the game for you.

We use special foam "gator" balls that are specially designed for speed and accuracy and minimal risk of injury.  Each team will play seven matches (each match consists of 3-5 games) over seven weeks.  Each player will receive a team jersey with their team name.  Games will take place at the Sports Complex on Langley Road.  For general information about dodgeball rules, check out the National Amateur Dodgeball Association.
Registration Deadline:  June 25
"Team Managers" are needed to make this program a success.  Team managers must apply by registration deadline.  Team manager (or team manager's child) will play for discounted fee of $20.  Contact Carrie at 221-5484 or programs@whidbey.com.

Middle School:
Wednesdays, July 9 - Aug 20; between 5:30 - 7:30pm

High School/Adult:
Tuesdays, July 8 - August 19; between 5:30 - 7:30pm

Adult League - Coed
Tuesdays, July 8 - August 19; between 5:30 - 7:30pm

USTA "Quickstart" Tennis

QuickStart is tennis scaled to the size of the child, utilizing age-appropriate equipment, including smaller racquets, lower bouncing balls and smaller courts.  This enables kids to start playing right away!

Ages 8-11:  T/W/Th, July 8 - 17;
9:00am -10:30am
Ages 5-7:  T/W/Th, July 8 - 17;
10:30am - Noon
Ages 8-11:  T/W/Th, July 22 - 31;
10:30am - Noon
Ages 5-7:  T/W/Th, July 22 - 31;
9:00am -10:30am
Instructors:  Tracie Mitchem & Teresa Wheeler
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  $90

TO REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM -Download our registration form here.

High School Challenge

This three-day camp is for intermediate to advanced players who are preparing for an upcoming high school season or who just want to improve their game.  Emphasis will be on helping players raise their overall level of play, with time set aside for individual, shot-specific coaching. (8:1)

Date:  M/T/W August 11 - 13
Time:  10:00am - Noon
Grades:  9 - 11
Instructor:  Karyle Kramer
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  $65

Parent & Child Tennis

Tennis is truly a sport for a lifetime.  It's also an activity that adults and children can play together.  Learn some tips on how to help your child (and you!) have fun on the tennis court.  Rain make-up date is August 5.  Please pre-register.

Dates:  Mon, Aug 4 or Wed, Aug 6
Time:  11:15am - 12:30pm
Ages:  Kids 4-8 years and an adult caregiver
Instructor:  Karyle Kramer
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  FREE

Junior Tennis:  Just Starting Out

Beginners and advanced beginners.  This two-week class will focus on stroke technique, basic strategy for singles and doubles and scoring.  (8:1)

Date:  Mon/Wed, July 28 - Aug 6
Time:  10:00-11:15am
Ages:  11-18 years
Instructor:  Karyle Kramer
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  $55

Special Olympics Tennis

Join us as we introduce the Special Olympics athlete to the exciting sport of tennis!  We will start with Skills Training to get you familiar with your equipment and the tennis court.  Each class will include warm-ups, movement drills and cooperative games to encourage fun, friendships and sportsmanship.  The focus of Skills Training is determining what our athletes can do with appropriate instruction and encouragement.  All equipment will be provided.  All athletes must be accompanied by adult caregiver.
About your instructor:  Tracie Mitchem is a USPTA/PTR certified teaching professional for the sport of tennis.  Serving as a National Trainer for the USTA, she was selected and trained by Special Olympics North America to become the Volunteer Director and Trainer for tennis in the Pacific Northwest.

To register:  Contact Tracie at TracieSOtennis@yahoo.com
Session 1:  T/Th, July 8 - 17
Session 2:  T/Th, July 22 - 31
Time:  2:30 - 4:00pm
Ages:  All ages
Location:  South Whidbey High School
Fee:  FREE

LOCAL TENNIS EVENTS

June 28:  USTA Tennis Block Party
1:00 - 3:00pm  - FREE! - Come out and meet our excellent tennis instructors and check out our summer programs.  Games, prizes and snacks.  Please RSVP.

July 19 - 20:  North vs. South Tournament
Ages 16+.  Contact Teresa for more information - twheeler@whidbey.com

July 25 - 27:  Singles Tournament
Registration forms available July 11 at the Parks and Recreation Office

August 15 - 17:  Doubles Tournament
Registration forms available July 11 at the Parks and Recreation Office

August 23:  Wood Racquet Classic Tournament
Registration forms available July 11 at the Parks and Recreation Office

GENERAL TENNIS INFORMATION

All classes held at South Whidbey High School tennis courts. 

What to Bring:  Please bring a tennis racquet, water bottle and wear appropriate tennis shoes.  Loaner racquets available.  Student/instructor ratio indicated in brackets.

Inclement Weather:  Make-up days will be arranged by individual instructors.  Call 221-5484 after 8:00am if uncertain about the meeting of a class.

INSTRUCTORS:

Teresa Wheeler returns as our summer director of tennis.  She has been teaching tennis to South Whidbey children and adults since the summer of 1990.  She is a certified USPTA Developmental Coach with a special interest in teaching tennis to new players and welcoming back former players.  To contact Teresa, email her at twheeler@whidbey.com.

Karyle Kramer has taught tennis on South Whidbey for 20 years and has playing and coaching experience on multiple levels.  She is a certified USPTA Developmental Coach.  To contact Karyle, email her at kkandnb@whidbey.com or call her at 321-8499.

Tracie Mitchem, our USPTA, PTR certified teaching professional will be on court with programs for all ages and abilities for the SW tennis community.  Private and semi-private lessons available.  To contact Tracie, email her at Tracietennis@yahoo.com. 

Sandi McKenzie has taught and played tennis for 30 years.  She currently plays on several USTA teams and coaches at SW High School.  To contact Sandi, email her at mckenzie6640@hotmail.com or call her at 331-6640.